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Before taking off on any motorcycle ride, a safe and responsible rider makes it a
point to:
• Wear the proper riding gear.
• Understand their own abilities and limitations.
• Know their motorcycle and conduct a safety inspection.
• Be aware of the riding conditions (weather, traffic, etc.).
• Be a responsible rider.
The "right" gear to increase chances of avoiding serious injury:
DOT Compliant Helmet, Face and/or eye protection, Protective clothing, gloves, and
sturdy footwear
Typical Gear pattern *
1-N-2-3-4-5
When upshifting, use a 3-step process:
1. Roll off the throttle and squeeze the clutch lever.
2. Lift the shift lever firmly as far as it will go.
3. Smoothly ease out the clutch and roll on the throttle.
Maximum braking done by *
, Squeeze the front brake smoothly, firmly, and with increasing pressure; Keep your
knees against the tank and your eyes up; Apply less pressure to the rear brake pedal to
prevent a rear wheel skid.
Optimal Passing Procedure
Ride in left portion of lane at optimal following distance, check sides and signal, move
into left lane and accelerate, select position that doesn't crowd vehicle while passing &
provides adequate space to avoid hazards, ride thru blind spot quickly, signal again,
complete mirror and head check before returning to original lane, cancel signal.
Being passed
Consider using center or right portion of lane to avoid being hit by other vehicle, mirrors,
objects thrown from window, blasts of wind.
Passing parked vehicles *
Slow down and use caution
Parking *
Whenever possible, position motorcycle at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb.
Staying away from blind spots, and merging traffic
Speed up or fall aback to find a place clear of traffic on both sides. Also, allow merging
traffic space in case they're not aware of your presence.
Mental Motorcyling (S.I.P.D.E)
Scan (agressively ahead, behind, sides)
Identify (locate hazards/potential conflicts)
Predict (how speed/distance/direction of hazards affect you)